Bloody Disgusting is sad to report the shocking passing of actress Catherine O’Hara.
The cause of death is unclear at this time. She was 71.
A Hollywood icon who needs no introduction, O’Hara is beloved for her roles in Beetlejuice, Home Alone, and more recently “Schitt’s Creek.”
Her genre credits include “The Last of Us,” The Nightmare Before Christmas, Monster House, Frankenweenie, and an episode of “Tales from the Crypt.”
She recently reunited with Tim Burton to bring her fan-favorite character Delia Deetz back to the big screen in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
O’Hara’s career kicked off with the sketch comedy series “SCTV” before going on to such projects as After Hours, Heartburn, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Dick Tracy, Wyatt Earp, and Elemental, to name a few.
O’Hara received several accolades throughout her career, including two Primetime Emmy Awards (for “SCTV” and “Schitt’s Creek”), a Golden Globe Award (for “Schitt’s Creek”), two Screen Actors Guild Awards (for “Schitt’s Creek”), and a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame.
When asked which role she’d most like to be remembered for, O’Hara told TMZ in 2024, “Mother of my children.”
We send our deepest condolences to Catherine O’Hara’s family, friends, and countless fans across the world.
Catherine O’Hara in “The Last of Us”
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